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To renew your South Carolina real estate license, you must complete 10 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including South Carolina Core Course. Renewal fees are $45. June 30 expiration date. Lapsed licenses cancelled if not reinstated within 24 months of expiration. Most agents complete CE online through an approved provider.
Source of record: state board CE page
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SC Real Estate Commission required 4-hr Core course each 2-year cycle — topic and content varies per cycle
SC REC-approved elective courses
First-time renewal?
Same CE requirements as subsequent renewals. No reduced hours for first renewal.
The CE Shop offers first-renewal-specific packages for South Carolina.
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Notes
10 hrs over 2-year cycle. Licenses expire June 30 of even years. SC uses CE Broker for all CE tracking (same system as the Appraiser profession in SC). 4-hr Core + 6 electives.
Continuing education through The CE Shop
State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
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Last reviewed: 2026-04-18